Avira is a top antivirus program that also offers a decent VPN service for just $3.99/month. Its malware scanners have been praised in independent labs as well as hands-on testing. It also has excellent features, such as a password manager that can save 15 cards or logins, as well as a privacy policy that does not log any data. The free Android application comes with an annual limit of 300 millibytes, but there is a premium version with unlimited data.
Avast’s free application is effective in identifying malware, and its Internet Security Suite has an effective web security as well as a ransomware protection shredder for files, and optimization tools for storage space. Premium plans include features like the use of a VPN, parental controls and a password manager.
McAfee Total Security’s security software includes a reliable malware scanner that scored well in independent lab tests, as well as dark web monitors and social media tracker, which scans the web for your personal data in the event that it’s been compromised. Its ID theft tools include a reliable dark-web scan and a tool to track the status of your SSN on the registry’s site. Its secure VPN is available in more than 48 different countries, however it does not have certain features, such as split-tunneling or a kill button.
Bitdefender’s mobile anti-virus application scans quickly and uses minimal resources. The speed of its application was 100 percent in tests, and it offers numerous bonus features like a password manager and an VPN without data limits. However, its premium plans are expensive.